496 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10012

The five-story building at 496 Broadway in SoHo, constructed in 1866 and currently owned by Mark Levin, is a joint residential/artists building containing 4 units. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent concerns including a water supply problem resolved in May 2024, and documented safety inspections for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors earlier in 2024. A notable period of violations occurred in late 2022, primarily affecting the fifth-floor apartment (Unit 5), involving pest infestations (mice and roaches), door and lock issues, and damage to skylights.

The building has maintained proper bedbug reporting since 2020, consistently showing zero reported infestations, and has passed all rodent inspections conducted between 2011 and 2024, indicating effective pest management. The building has had its share of system-related issues, including an electrical lighting problem (2022) and various maintenance matters involving doors, windows, and ventilation systems. Recent violations in 2023-2024 include a missed carbon monoxide detector notice requirement and an illegal fastening latch issue at the fifth-story scuttle.

Historical complaints about unauthorized commercial use (2018) were recorded but could not be investigated due to lack of access. While the property has experienced multiple maintenance challenges, most recent inspections and service requests suggest that the building management has been addressing issues as they arise, with most complaints being resolved through HPD inspections and subsequent corrections. The building's age and mixed-use designation as joint residential/artists space contribute to its unique maintenance profile, with both residential and artist workspace requirements.